Skylar Korson of Suttons Bay faces life in prison after being found guilty in a jury three counts of child abuse last week.
A jury trial deliberate for a few hours Friday afternoon before returning with a verdict.
Korson was found guilty of one count of first degree child abuse; one count of second degree child abuse and a third count of fourth degree child abuse spanning from at least 2020. No sentencing date has been given.
According to Michigan Legislature Section 750 136b, Korson faces life in prison for the first degree offense and nearly 20 years for the other three offenses combined.
If a person is found guilty of child abuse in the first degree if the person knowingly or intentionally causes serious physical harm or serious mental harm to a child.
Several allegations ranging from physical, mental, and sexual abuse were discussed during the trial that resulted in physical harm of at least two of Korson’s three children.
Child behavior therapists and physiologists took the stand as witnesses for the prosecution.
The two Suttons Bay children, one boy and one girl, were diagnosed with several trauma disorders including post traumatic stress disorder and pre-verbal trauma, to name a few.
Both kids were non-verbal during the time of incidents and investigations involving Child Protective Services.
A motion to revoke Korson’s bond was denied. The amended bond added an ankle tether to Korson, pending sentencing.
Retired District Court Judge Michael Haley presided over the case. Leelanau County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Tristan Chamberlain represented the state. Korson was represented by attorney Mattias Johnson.
Korson’s boyfriend at the time, Joquin Maddox, will face a trial of his own in February.
